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Everest Climbing Gear—Then and Now - National Geographic
http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/everest/gear-edmund-hillary-hilaree-oneill/Dear readers,
Sometimes you wonder what good is technology when you see some not so good news. But here is an example, where you are amazed at what technology could do!
That is not all; you cannot but be in wonderment when you see that without any of these, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed the highest peak on earth to date, Mt. Everest! thus accomplishing a feat that no one could even think of! They had something going for them: call it what you want: luck, good weather, stamina, etc. But then there are those who might call it "God's Grace and Will" that they be destined to accomplish this extraordinary feat, on that particular day, against all odds; and so they did!
As much as we rely on technology, they relied on something else. Their faith in their God/entity/faith, however you may address it. When you have that strength, nothing and no one can defeat you.
Follow the link to find the 1953 and 2012 mountaineering equipment and accessories; article courtesy: The National Geographic. The stark differences are not only in technology, but also in their mind set and how strong and independent they were!
While you are at it, here is a recipe for making Indian tea!
Boil a cup of water adding to it one spoon of "Darjeeling tea" when the water is in full boiling state. Add either a pinch of ginger powder or better still small piece of fresh ginger. Add a tiny amount or a single pod of cardamom. Let it boil for 2 minutes in simmer and take it off. Cover with a lid and wait for 5 minutes. Take a quarter cup of milk and bring it to boiling temperature. Decant the tea water, add required sugar and the milk. You may increase or decrease the tea/milk quantity depending upon your taste.
Some variations: If you are tired or in a hurry, you can add all the ingredients at the same time.
If you like 'typical chai' boil the tea water with the milk and sugar added and wait for a couple of minutes.
You may also want to try with mint leaves one or two added if you like the taste; as also cinnamon.
You can have a healthy tea if you substitute 'white sugar" with either "brown sugar" or natural sweetener "honey".
Serve with biscuits, cookies, saltines, crackers, sweet and savories, as your taste/occasion dictates and an undeniable smile on your face.
While sipping this tea, think how high they climbed! both in physical dimensions an din their spiritual dimensions!
Happy cooking .......!
Boil a cup of water adding to it one spoon of "Darjeeling tea" when the water is in full boiling state. Add either a pinch of ginger powder or better still small piece of fresh ginger. Add a tiny amount or a single pod of cardamom. Let it boil for 2 minutes in simmer and take it off. Cover with a lid and wait for 5 minutes. Take a quarter cup of milk and bring it to boiling temperature. Decant the tea water, add required sugar and the milk. You may increase or decrease the tea/milk quantity depending upon your taste.
Some variations: If you are tired or in a hurry, you can add all the ingredients at the same time.
If you like 'typical chai' boil the tea water with the milk and sugar added and wait for a couple of minutes.
You may also want to try with mint leaves one or two added if you like the taste; as also cinnamon.
You can have a healthy tea if you substitute 'white sugar" with either "brown sugar" or natural sweetener "honey".
Serve with biscuits, cookies, saltines, crackers, sweet and savories, as your taste/occasion dictates and an undeniable smile on your face.
While sipping this tea, think how high they climbed! both in physical dimensions an din their spiritual dimensions!
Happy cooking .......!
